"It has been said that the primary function of schools is to impart enough facts to make children stop asking questions. Some, with whom the schools do not succeed, become scientists." - Schmidt-Nielsen "Memoirs of a curious scientist"

What is a mistake but just an outcome that doesn't live out to the expectations of the actor or the viewing audience? I am a strict believer that things work out the way they're supposed to, and it's up to us to accept the result. Whoa! I just got all philosophical on that one!